Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
since 1993
What is your primary product or service?
We sell new and used books, cards, kid-friendly toys and games, magazines, tee-shirts and much, much more.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The store owner comes from a line of booksellers and also has a library background.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We know our community and aim to serve it in the best way possible. Our staff is dedicated and friendly and they pride themselves on matching the right book(s) to the right person. We love to recommend books!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one store and an online sales site.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Head down Benicia's First Street. We are on the left in the 600 block-look for the clock on the sidewalk!
What type of payments do you accept?
all
Which areas do you service?
Solano, Contra Costa counties
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Bookshop Benicia Inc.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday-Saturday 10-7
Sunday 11-5
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"I love coming to your store! I always find something great!"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"What I say is, a town isn't a town without a bookstore. It may call itself a town, but unless it's got a bookstore it knows it's not fooling a soul." Neil Gaiman